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The Scottish Government has announced a new raft of measures to tackle climate change, including a promise to make energy efficiency a national infrastructure priority. The pledge which has been championed by 200 members of the Energy Bill Revolution means … More >>

Riverbank and Newbank Towers in Salford, are two high-rise residential tower blocks owned and maintained by award-winning housing provider Salix Homes. Built in the 1960s, both 16-storey tower blocks are identical in their face brick construction. As part of the … More >>

Swisslab and Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) Systems from Alumasc, have been used in the refurbishment of the Victoria Estate in Featherstone, West Yorkshire – a large housing estate of terraced properties managed by Wakefield and District Housing (WDH). WDH, the largest … More >>

Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) from Alumasc has been used at Devonway – a residential estate situated in Clackmannan, near Alloa. The properties are a mix of both private and social housing, consisting of over 140 terraced houses and bungalows. Originally … More >>

Westdale Services has recently met with Amber Rudd MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss various aspects of External Wall Insulation (EWI) and Green Deal initiatives. This … More >>

The short list for the Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) 2014 Awards, which recognise innovation and excellence in External Wall Insulation (EWI), was announced at the INCA Annual General Meeting attended by nearly 80 members. The following five projects are finalists for the … More >>

Alumasc’s Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) system played a key part in the transformation of a private residence into a retrofit ‘Eco-Home’ and helping to achieve a virtual carbon neutral status. The property in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire was in need … More >>

Alumasc’s Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) system has been used as part of the major refurbishment of Quinton’s Court in Needham Market, a mixed use development comprising commercial premises and social housing managed by Suffolk Housing Society. Converted some years … More >>

A string of harsh winters and a raft of financial incentives have created a growing interest in insulation which offers real opportunities for installers, according to new research by the Energy Saving Trust (EST). The survey showed that more than … More >>

24th – 28th October 2011 is the 15th Energy Savings Week from the Energy Savings Trust (EST). During the course of Energy Savings Week, homeowners are invited to tap into a range of ideas and advice, designed to help reduce energy … More >>